Welcome

The Wellesley Country Park, Akatarawa, is located on 40 acres bordering a sparkling river just 45 minutes by road from Wellington. Set amongst native bush with breath-taking views of the majestic river valley and its towering bush clad hills, our Akatarawa camp is indeed one of Wellington's best kept secrets.

Akatarawa means 'hanging vines'. From the intimate river glades by the dining room, to the awesome views from Arawhata on the hill above, the ambience of the Akatarawa camp truly invigorates the senses and is a tonic, restoring the body, the mind and the soul.

The Wellesley Country Park offers catering, accommodation and indoor and outdoor recreational facilities for a wide variety of individuals and groups:

Conferences, Corporate Retreats and Team Building

Sports, Adventure and Recreational Groups

School and Church Camps

Family Groups and Couples' Retreats

Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions

Incredible value and ideal for weddings, family celebrations, birthdays, reunions and 21st.

Hire costs for the entire facility and this gives you use of the commercial kitchen and chillers. No corkage charge, you provide the beverages.

A truly unique venue with accommodation for 120 people from just $25.00 per person per night.

Catered Camps and Functions

For school and church camps, sports, community and recreational groups plus corporate retreats and team building who would like the catered Akatarawa experience.